How To Select Plants for Your Container Garden
A lot people decide to grow edible plants such as herbs and veggies in their container gardens, because they don’t consider potted flowers or houseplants as being container gardening. Even though it’s the same basic principle, it’s not usually defined the same way.
Quite often we think container gardening means to grow edible plants, so that’s what we’ll focus on. You can grow several types of veggies and herbs in containers, and even a few varieties of fruit.
Herbs are the most common grown edible plant for containers. Veggies are the second most popular. Fruit is not usually grown in containers - most likely because people believe it would be too hard to grow fruit in a pot.
Strawberries are one fruit that grows especially well in many kinds of containers. Strawberries are usually quite hardy, and can even be planted in special grow bags that can be hung on a wall or trellis outside.
Dwarf fruit trees can often be grown in large containers while many smaller dwarf citrus trees can grow quite well in pots, and if they’re kept well-pruned. They can make beautiful interior decor accents. Several kinds of dwarf berry bushes will also grow in containers, although they are generally heavy and can’t be moved without effort. Dwarf varieties of blueberries and raspberries have been successfully grown in containers.
Many different varieties of herbs will also do well in containers. Parsley is probably the most popular herb for container gardening. Basil and chives are also very popular for planting in containers. Cilantro is another herb that can be grown with success in containers.
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